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On YouTubeDana White News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Dana White snubs UFC stars accused of having privilege when naming his favorite UFC 324 fight
The UFC president put a spotlight on one upcoming matchup. Dana White wasn’t surprised to see criticism surrounding the main event of UFC 324 after it was announced ahead of January 24.
Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Jon Jones names unbeaten UFC phenom the ‘toughest fighter on the planet’ who could win at any weight
Jon Jones likes this champion’s chances in up to four UFC divisions. As one of the most successful fighters in the promotion’s history and a man who is widely seen as the leading contender in the GOAT debate, Jones no doubt has an eye for UFC talent.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Bo Nickal responds to Colby Covington’s RAF press conference insults with a UFC White House offer
Two of President Donald Trump’s favorite fighters could do battle outside the White House. Bo Nickal and Colby Covington may have had different opponents to focus on under the Real American Freestyle banner, but that did not stop the pair from recently trading barbs.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
UFC Mexico Gets High-Profile Lightweight Matchup After Fan Backlash
Even before Dana White & Co. stage their first event of the year, the UFC’s February Mexico card has already come under fire. The UFC will return to Mexico City for the eighth time, but fans pushed back almost immediately after the promotion announced the co-main event.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Colby Covington sent Joe Rogan an apology after admitting for the first time that he crossed a line
Colby Covington only regrets one of his controversial comments. The former interim UFC welterweight champion has been one of the most polarizing figures in mixed martial arts since reinventing himself in 2017.
Future UFC Hall of Famer officially removed from roster following second retirement
Olympic gold medalist and former two-division UFC titleholder Henry Cejudo has officially been removed from the UFC roster following his final fight. Cejudo
BJ Penn News / EssentiallySports / January 10
UFC Legend B.J. Penn Blames Attorney in Court Plea Following Missed Mental Health Evaluation
B.J. Penn has endured a turbulent year. And his legal troubles continue to mount. The 47-year-old appeared in court after failing to undergo a court-ordered mental health evaluation.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Yoel Romero stripped of belt after Bo Nickal fight is called off due to missed weight
Yoel Romero has given up his RAF title to Bo Nickal after their seemingly cursed matchup was called off again today. The former UFC middleweight title contender missed weight for their 205lb bout, after Nickal successfully tipped the scales.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 10
Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker Rivalry Explained: Why Their Friendship Turned Into Rivalry
In the UFC, multiple rivalries emerge. However, the most recent rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker is something everyone is talking about. Both used to have a good bond, but now their relationship has taken a sharp turn after a heated exchange on Twitter caught the MMA world by surprise.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Dan Hooker hits back at Paddy Pimblett and Darren Till in ugly war of words
Dan Hooker isn’t taking Paddy Pimblett’s mockery lying down, and even took a pop at a former middleweight contender. Hooker made a tasteless comment on X in response to Pimblett recently, and has come under fire.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Grasso Vs. Barber Rematch Being Planned
Former UFC flyweight champ Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber are reportedly set to rematch at UFC Seattle on March 28. The bout is expected to take place at the Climate Pledge Arena, as Grasso won the first encounter by a unanimous decision.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 10
Colby Covington silences Bo Nickal with verbal assault during RAF press conference
Even outside of the UFC spotlight, Colby Covington remains his controversial self. 'Chaos' is set to feature as the main attraction for RAF 5 on Saturday, competing in any form of combat for the first time since his loss at UFC Tampa to Joaquin Buckley in late 2024.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Has the UFC Community Divided
One of UFC’s biggest fights remains a clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Islam Makhachev. Both fighters have shown openness to the potential clash, even though their weight classes remain different.
Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan reveals injury that forced UFC 311 title fight exit
The leading UFC lightweight contender has at last provided some clarity. Arman Tsarukyan is now back in pursuit of another title shot, after having to withdraw from his long-awaited fight against Islam Makhachev just a day before UFC 311 due to a reported back injury.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 10
Vitor Petrino clashes with Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC Vegas 114
The UFC is bringing two intriguing heavyweight competitors back to the octagon for a crucial collision at UFC Vegas 114. Vitor Petrino will battle Kennedy Nzechukwu on March 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking another significant heavyweight showdown for the promotion’s Fight Night card on Paramount+.
Bo Nickal and Yoel Romero face off with 20-year age gap ahead of RAF05 match
Few would have expected Yoel Romero and Bo Nickal to share a wrestling mat again, even after both men transitioned to mixed martial arts. Romero and Nickal both have strong wrestling backgrounds, but their styles are very different.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 10
Alex Pereira backed to knock out Jon Jones by ex-UFC champion who the GOAT ‘ran’ from
A potential super-fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira continues to dominate discussion. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion wants to make his return from retirement at the White House against the reigning 205-pound king.
Ciryl Gane News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Ciryl Gane Forced to Relive Past Controversy as Training Footage Triggers Renewed Fan Outrage
Even when away from the UFC Octagon spotlights, Ciryl Gane never fails to rouse attention through his social media antics and eccentric personality. However, this time it’s a training video that has prompted the fans to ruffle feathers over his eye-poke incident back in UFC 321.
Paddy Pimblett questions Justin Gaethje’s sparring choices before UFC 324
Paddy Pimblett is feeling confident in the way he’s prepared for UFC 324. The Scouse lightweight has even decided to spend the holiday season away from home, travelling to America early with his coaches.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik Among Other UFC Veterans to Lose Jobs After $7.7 Billion Paramount Deal
The UFC has entered a new era with its seven-year broadcasting deal with Paramount+, and this brings major changes. The $7.7 billion agreement ends the UFC’s traditional PPV model and shifts the promotion toward a subscription-based model.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 10
Arman Tsarukyan Reveals Real Reason Behind Dana White’s UFC 324 Snub
When Dana White and Co. bypassed No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan in favor of Paddy Pimblett for the interim title shot at UFC 324, it left critics and fans puzzled, but Tsarukyan knows the reason.
Sean Strickland News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Strickland Bashes UFC Over Du Plessis Rematch
Sean Strickland has broken his silence by accusing the UFC of pressuring him into accepting a rematch against Dricus du Plessis, despite being injured. The former middleweight champion revealed that just weeks before the UFC 312 main event in February 2025, he was involved in a motorcycle accident while riding with motocross athlete Axell Hodges.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 10
Sonnen Asks If Gaethje Is Hiding A Staph Infection
Chael Sonnen is refusing to buy Justin Gaethje’s explanation for a suspicious neck wound, suggesting “The Highlight” could have a staph infection just two weeks out from his interim title fight at UFC 324.
Alex Pereira’s ex-kickboxing rival fights undefeated finishing machine at UFC Seattle
UFC Seattle has reportedly received a major addition in the form of a middleweight bout featuring Mansur Abdul-Malik and Yousri Belgaroui. The UFC’s 2026
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